Lilium sargentiae

Also Known As

Sargent's Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

7a-8b

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Lilium sargentiae plant details

Lilium sargentiae is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium sargentiae

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: big flowers, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium sargentiae

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From wild collected Chinese seed, this 5 ft tall, intensely fragrant lily has an odd purple-green corolla with a white and yellow throat. Easy in the garden in rich, well-drained soil. Returns faithfully. Sun to part sun with afternoon shade in hottest climates. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Second generation plants from Steve Hootman's collection from Sichuan China and first time recorded in that province. Statuesque tall Lilies with scented big white trumpets colored outside in puce. Puce? That's never gonna sell. Stained outside in a soft Pinot Noir. Really nice plants.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Alabaster trumpets are very large and superbly fragrant on incredibly tall stems up to 12 feet at maturity. From the Rhododendron Species Foundation. Thanks. 480sd1996